Boys & Girls Age Groups

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To ensure fair and competitive play, all teams must register in the appropriate division based on player grade level and/or age. Below are the definitions for Junior Varsity (JV) and Varsity divisions:

• Players must be rising 9th or 10th graders (typically 14–16 years old).
• Generally, for athletes who have not yet played varsity-level basketball.
• Intended for:
  • High school freshman and sophomore teams
  • Club teams made up of underclassmen
  • Players still developing for varsity-level play

 Grade Eligibility: Must be entering 9th or 10th grade in the upcoming school year

Age Cap: Must be 16 years old or younger as of August 31 of the current AAU season

• Open to rising 11th and 12th graders (typically 16–18 years old)
• For teams with players who have played or are prepared to compete at the varsity high school level

 Grade Eligibility: Must be entering 11th or 12th grade in the upcoming school year

Age Cap: Must be 18 years old or younger as of August 31 of the current AAU season

• Players may not play down a division (e.g., varsity players cannot play JV)
• Teams must compete in the division that best matches their players’ oldest age/grade
• Birth certificates and grade documentation may be required to verify eligibility
• Mixed-grade teams must register in the division of their oldest player

For eligibility questions or help determining the right division for your team, please contact:

[Andrew Gray] – [864-404-6619/melosportssc@gmail.com]